I like the build by itself, but the only way to transform it is by taking off multiple parts, on top of the multiple parts that will fall off on their own. It may as well have been dubbed a 2-in-1 set similar to the 3-in-1-sets with individual builds. It's that much of a chore to go from Optimus to truck. Really frustrated with it. Good luck
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Bridget, LEGO® Customer Service, June 6, 2022
Oh no! That's definitely not the experience we want you to have. Sounds like something our team of Build Experts could assist with to get you on the right track. Please don't hesitate to reach out to them via chat or phone for build assistance at LEGO.build/Service-BV !
This is a best set I ever seen G1 Optimus Prime the fans been waiting for this a long time allowing Hasbro to do this, they need design Megatron nexts with the gun! I give it A+
I wrote to LEGO couple years ago if they would have a transformers LEGO and they said NO! Won’t get into details why, but here we are now with Optimus Lego! Overall I think price and build is fair. Got to understand when they partner with another company they must get a fair share. Design and execution looks great and I want to thank the creators behind it! Now Gundam needs to partner up with Lego!
I've always been a super big fan of the G1 Transformers cartoon and this set meets and exceeds any expectations I had of lego and transformers colliding. Definitely worth the price as well having over 1500 pieces and being able to transform it without removing any pieces.